Shang Changge looked at Xiao Ji, catching a glimpse of weariness on the man's handsome, rugged face. Her eyes flickered, and a fleeting feeling of heartache crossed her face as she opened her mouth:
"Let him go."
Xiao Ji released him without hesitation.
Jing Xiuming barely managed to stand up, and after a series of awkward coughs, he looked at Shang Changge with reddened eyes: "Sister."
Shang Changge crossed his arms, displaying an arrogant and disdainful attitude as he looked down at Jing Xiuming below the steps.
"I saved you again, which is theoretically enough to repay the favor you did for me. We're even now, no need to see me out."
The meaning of "get rid of them" is very clear; anyone can understand it.
The joy in Jing Xiuming's eyes faded, his eyelids drooped sadly, and he looked pitiful.
Shang Changge, not only killing him but also wounding his spirit, added, "I don't like men like you, and I despise those who are persistent and clingy."
Jing Xiuming was pale and swaying precariously.
Shang Changge, wanting to avoid seeing him, shifted her gaze. She gave Xiao Ji, dressed in court attire, a deep look before turning and entering the mansion.
A moment later, in the study.
The golden sunlight shone through, illuminating every corner of the study.
Inside, behind a golden screen adorned with peonies and paired auspicious mythical beasts like qilin,
Xiao Ji, who appeared a step later, reached out and pulled Shang Changge into his arms, holding her tightly.
Shang Changge's long eyelashes trembled, and her heart trembled as well. She turned around and hugged Xiao Ji back. Neither of them spoke, and they remained silent for a long time.
"Chirp chirp chirp" is the sound of birds.
The chirping of birds broke the silence of the room. Shang Changge, whose head was resting on the man's shoulder, shifted slightly and began to speak:
"I've prepared some things for you that you'll need to lead troops into battle. Take them back to the frontier and use them well."
It mainly consists of things that can be used to save lives, such as soft armor, wound medicine, and the like.
Xiao Ji obediently hummed in agreement, but his whole body remained stiff and tense, and his mature and steady voice was very soft:
"Don't be angry anymore, okay?"
This sound was almost like a plea.
Shang Changge was obedient but not much; she habitually pinched General Xiao's ear.
"It's good or bad. You're going to war, so I'll stop being angry for now. Let's pause the argument."
Xiao Ji was feeling down, but Shang Changge's words easily made him laugh.
His body, stiff all night, relaxed slightly, and he hugged the woman even tighter, looking utterly aggrieved: "I didn't argue with you."
"How can I gain the princess's forgiveness, hmm?"
Shang Changge usually looks people in the eye when she talks to them, especially people she likes.
She gently pushed Xiao Ji, wanting to make eye contact, but found that the man was as solid as an iron wall, completely unmoving and impossible to push away.
Not only that, but she was held even tighter and more firmly.
"Don't push me away again." Xiao Ji's voice rang in my ears, sounding as fragile as a large wild beast that had been severely injured.
"Last night, my little rascal pushed me away and even had people stop me, refusing to let me get close and refusing to see me."
I thought my little rascal really didn't want me anymore, and my heart was breaking.
General Xiao, as always, is eloquent and expressive, never resorting to hiding anything.
After saying that, he hugged her even tighter, as if if he loosened his grip even slightly, the woman in his arms would run away.
"Tell me, what do I have to do to make my little rascal calm down?"
Xiao Ji emphasized the phrase "my little rascal" very heavily today, repeating it repeatedly.
It seemed that this could bring a sense of reality and certainty, and calm his heart, which had been aching all night and filled with anxiety.
Sensing Xiao Ji's unease, Shang Changge abandoned eye contact and, as if petting a child, gently patted General Xiao's broad back to provide an answer:
"Come back safely."
"I'll stop being angry once you come back safe and sound."
With Xiao Ji about to embark on his campaign, it wouldn't be appropriate for her to continue being angry and maintaining the stalemate. Her anger was genuine, but so were her love and worry.
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